Argumentative Resources

Argument Resources:

Teaching Argument KCTE Presentation.pptx

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Some ideas borrowed from Eileen Murphy and Katie McKnight

Simple Tools for Argumentative Writing- http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/2012/11/simple-tools-for-argumentative-writing.html
and
http://digitaldialogue.pbworks.com/w/page/47205415/Digital%20Dialogue

Pro/con- http://www.procon.org/

A collection of HS Student Persuasive Blog posts-
http://cheshyre.wordpress.com/category/persuasive/

Videos for Rhetorical Analysis- http://www.mvrhs.org/english/shark/

Resources on Argumentative Writing- http://www.uen.org/core/languagearts/writing/argumentative.shtml (Lots here!)

They Say/I Say blog- http://www.theysayiblog.com/are-24-family-guy-and-grand-theft-auto-actually-good-for-you/ HS level! Read articles and join the conversation about it. You could also model this yourself on your own blog/wiki for student collaboration.

Nice Tutorial on MLA Format- Research and Documenting Sources- http://www.richlandcollege.edu/library/infolit-ol/mlasl/

SCAN- CCS Lesson- arguing the school calendar- http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/2012/11/ccss-lesson-arguing-school-calendar.html


http://prezi.com/ttq4q9e9rzxn/elements-of-an-argument-and-rhetorica... Argument and Rhetorical Devices

Rhetorical Fallacies: http://prezi.com/2hvmqvhnqail/rhetorical-fallacies/
Elements of An Argument: http://prezi.com/ttq4q9e9rzxn/elements-of-an-argument-and-rhetorica...

Critical Thinking: http://www.criticalthinking.org.uk/unit2/fundamentals/elementsofarg...

Ethos, Pathos, Logos: http://courses.durhamtech.edu/perkins/aris.html

The Persuasive Essay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAsxyffBqm0

Logic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I1eMmmyk3k&feature=related
Ethos/Pathos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oekZVGjpj0k&feature=related
Pathos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOOYeZjM9vc&feature=related
Pathos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbkgV4Ujm2Y&NR=1
Ethos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJrGo1o4ro&feature=related
How to teach a Kid to Argue- http://inpraiseofargument.squarespace.com/teach-a-kid-to-argue (other useful resources here too)

American Rhetoric- http://www.americanrhetoric.com/

International Debate Association- http://idebate.org/

Should Zoos exist? http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/2012/12/simple-question-lead-to-complex-learning.html Provides articles on both sides of the issue- great blog post!


Video Games and Violence- Pro/Con Resources- http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/2013/01/5-great-resources-that-ask-should.html ow How

Developing a Thesis- Can you Spot a Good Thesis Quiz:
http://www.shs.d211.org/shsbig6/canuspotagoodthesis.aspx

Developing a Thesis- Presentation/Exercise and Game- Elementary/Middle and High-
http://www.time4writing.com/writing-essays/writing-the-thesis-statement/

Using Primary/Secondary Sources to develop a Thesis- Chicago Metro History Education Center -
http://www.chicagohistoryfair.org/making-history/thesis-development/thesis-activities.html

Various Resources for Thesis Statements and Evaluating Resources- Middle School-
http://www.irontonmiddleschool.com/7/rd_files/page0005.htm

Common Core- Writing an Argument/Thesis- Video-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zzwr09gHs0

Nice Resource on Debatable and narrowing Thesis-
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/588/01/

Thesis Generator-
http://www.mpcfaculty.net/molly_may/thesis_generator.html

Thesis Creator-
http://johnmcgarvey.com/apworld/student/thesiscreator.html

Thesis Builder-
http://www.tommarch.com/electraguide/thesis.php

Pros and Cons of Getting a Dog Elem_MS.docx

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These sources have been gleaned from various resources and are not my own creation!

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